高考倒计时第三天英语必考题型阅读理解专练.docx

1、高考倒计时第三天英语必考题型阅读理解专练2018高考倒计时第三天英语必考题型阅读理解专练第1卷 评卷人得分一、阅读理解1. A hoarder is someone who is unable or unwilling to throw items away, and the disposal(处理) of items causes them considerable pain. When people hoard a massive amount of objects, it takes over the inhabitable spaces of their home. As the co

2、llection grows, they are unable to do simple, quotidian activities such as cooking a meal or watching TV. Sometimes the hoarding is so severe that parts of their homes become inaccessible. But among the many problems that such behavior brings about, the most significant are the health risks. Once ha

3、llways and windows are blocked, hoarders are at the risk of dying in a fire, since they no longer have a clear path of evacuation (疏散). Things that are piled up high can fall on top of the homeowner, or a person trying to climb over a pile of objects can experience a fall. There is also the problem

4、of sanitation (卫生). Areas where food cant be properly cleaned begin to attract insects, and bathrooms that are full of many possessions can no longer be washed. Unfortunately, the serious effect of the problem can become worse for two reasons. One is that since the behavior progress behind closed do

5、ors, people can accumulate collections of objects for years before friends or family members become aware of the problem. A second reason is that hoarders often dont recognize that they have a problem, and will continue to live in denial until they get professional help. When attempting to make a di

6、agnosis, psychologists dont regard hoarding as a disorder in itself. Instead, its often seen as a symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder (强迫症), depression, or anxiety. The mental health community has only recently begun an intensive study of hoarding, and more research is needed in order to unders

7、tand its causes and find effective treatment.1.The first paragraph mostly serves to _.A.introduce the problem of hoardingB.inform the public of the hoarders lifestyleC.illustrate how frequently hoarders dispose itemsD.explain how hoarders react when items are disposed2.According to the passage, whic

8、h of the following statements is TRUE?A.Hoarders houses are not always out of order.B.Hoarding is regarded as a disorder by psychologists.C.Symptoms of hoarding cant be easily noticed since it progresses quietly.D.The mental health community has found effective treatments for hoarding.3.We can infer

9、 from the passage that _.A.hoarding is a serious problem that needs concernB.the main reason of hoarding is the economic burdenC.food preparation becomes easier if a person is a hoarderD.hoarded items cant be piled higher than a persons head4.The underlined word “quotidian” probably means _.A.abnorm

10、alB.ordinaryC.skillfulD.popular2. Modern life can be stressful. Its full of pressure and hardships, worries and annoyances. But after years of being dosed up by doctors and seeking solutions on the self-help shelves, can most common complaints be cured through your next holiday? The festival doctor

11、will see you now.ComplaintPrescription (处方)Dosage (剂量)Guilty Restart yourself at the Wanderlust Festival. A weekend at any Wanderlust Festival should restrain some of the shame you are feeling. Empty your mind with meditation (冥想) sessions in the mountains of America or adjust your feelings with a s

12、ound bath in Santiago, Chile.Sad A healthy dose of laughter at Just for Laughs in Montreal, Canada in July. Have fun at the largest comedy festival, which attracts more than two million ha-ha hunters every summer. Apart from 250 comedy acts, there will be walkabout theatre, circus acts and lots of n

13、ew comedy films to make you laugh to tears.Over- thinking Get nourishing food for your thought at the UKs HowTheLightGetsIn in May. Spend a week or so in the company of like-minded individuals and you will see you are not the only one overthinking things. The worlds largest philosophy festival, held

14、 in Hareous Wye, will have talks, debates and classes on culture, philosophy, politics, art and science.Heart-broken Find one of your favourite fish in the sea at Irelands matchmaking festival in June. A week at Liverpools matchmaking festival could be a choice as Irelands mythical matchmakers (媒人)

15、have been pairing lovers together for centuries. Try to find Willie Dally, a fourth-generation matchmaker, for your best chance of everlasting love. Those who touch his lucky book are said to fall in love and marry within six months.1.When celebrating the festival Just for Laugh in Montreal, you wil

16、l _.A.empty your mind with meditation sessionsB.burst into tears by watching comedy filmsC.be thrilled and your depression will be removedD.have discussions on the meaning of life2.If you are thinking too much about work, you can spend a few days at _.A.the Wanderlust FestivalB.Irelands matchmaking

17、festivalC.Just for LaughsD.HowTheLightGetsIn3.According to the passage, we can learn the festival doctor specializes in _.A.offering a cure through the festival formB.celebrating the festivals with the patientsC.treating people falling ill during festivalsD.listening to peoples complaints during fes

18、tivals3Formal Afternoon Teas A pot of tea, a plate of finger sandwiches and a selection of pastries and scones: In America, this wonderful way to wile away the afternoon is commonly, though mistakenly, known as “high tea.” In Britain, where it originated, “high tea” is simply an old-fashioned name f

19、or the evening meal; its also called “meal tea.” The light, elegant, scone-centric meal served at fancy hotels is called “low tea” or “afternoon tea.” whatever you call it, here are four places to get afternoon tea on Long island. Prices are per person: Chat Noir 230 Merrick Rd., Rockville Centre 51

20、6-208-8521, Owner Emma Tso is a talented pastry chef, and her afternoon tea($22) includes sandwiches, miniature pastries, warm scones, cream and jam and a pot of tea. Open 7 days a week. Reservations required. Robinsons Tea Room 97-E Main St., Stony Brook 631-751-1232 Robinsons service afternoon tea

21、 Tuesday to Sunday. $26 buys unlimited tea, about 10 finger sandwiches, fresh scones, cream and jam and desserts. Reservations required. The Secret Garden Tea Cafe& Gift Shoppe 225 Main St.,Port Jefferson 631-476-8327, The Street Gardens menu has more modest options, but the full afternoon tea, $26.

22、95, includes scones, fresh fruit, tea sandwiches, mini desserts and a pot of tea. Open Tuesday to Sunday. The Hidden Oak Cafe Bayard Cutting Arboretum, Montauk Highway, Great River 631-277-3895, bayardcuttingarboretum.org The cafe is open Tuesday to Sunday. Afternoon tea($25.95) includes tea sandwic

23、hes, desserts and pastries, scones with cream and jam and a pot of tea. Reservations required 24 hours in advance.1.What do we know about British afternoon tea?A.Its known as “meat tea”.B.Its centered on desserts.C.Its served at fancy hotels.D.Its originated from America.2.Which number should you ca

24、ll to reserve for a Monday afternoon tea?A.516-208-8521B.631-751-1232C.631-476-8327D.631-277-38953.Where can you get afternoon tea with fresh fruit?A.At Chat NoirB.At Robinsons Tea RoomC.At the Hidden Oak CafeD.At the Secret Garden Tea Cafe& Gift Shoppe4. Crossing your legs is an extremely common ha

25、bit; most people dont even notice that theyre doing it when they sit down. While you may find it comfortable to sit with one knee crossed over the other, it might be causing health problems that you are not aware of. A study published in Blood Pressure Monitoring stated that sitting with your legs c

26、rossed can increase your blood pressure. The reason for this is that the blood in your legs has to work against gravity to be pumped back to your heart and that crossing one leg over the other increases resistance, making it even harder for the blood to circulate. This causes your body to increase y

27、our blood pressure to push the blood back to the heart. You wont feel any immediate effects, but repeated, drawn-out increases in blood pressure can cause long-term health issues. So, planning to sit for a long period of time? Dont keep your legs crossed. Crossing your legs at the knee can also caus

28、e pressure on the major nerve in your leg that passes just below your knee and along the outside of your leg, explains Richard Graves, a medical expert. This pressure can cause numbness and temporary paralysis (麻痹) of some of the muscles in your foot and leg, preventing you from being able to raise

29、your anklewhat we know as that “pins and needles” sensation. While the feeling of discomfort may only last a minute or two, repeatedly crossing your legs until they feel numb can cause permanent nerve damage. So next time you sit down, try to get yourself in the habit of sitting with both of your fe

30、et on the floor. Not only will it help your posture and stability, but it will also save your health in the long run.1.What can we learn about crossing ones legs?A.It is a very bad social habit.B.It can do harm to peoples health.C.It is usually practiced deliberately.D.It can make others feel uncomf

31、ortable.2.According to the study, sitting with your legs crossed can_.A.affect your blood pressureB.resist gravity effectivelyC.lead to heart attacks easilyD.improve the function of legs3.In the third paragraph “pins and needles” probably means_.A.being highly flexibleB.being a little tiredC.serious muscle injuriesD.slight sharp pains4.What is the main purpose of the text?A.To compare common habits.B.To evaluate